BAE Systems (CHIX:BAL) Ending Cash Position: £3,438 Mil (As of Dec. 2025)

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CHIX:BAL BAE Systems PLC CHIX:BAL
77 GF Score
Price £19.67
GF Value £17.02
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is BAE Systems Ending Cash Position?

BAE Systems CHIX:BAL +0.05% 77 Ending Cash Position is £3,438 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BAL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £17.02 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

BAE Systems's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was £3,438 Mil.

BAE Systems's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Dec. 2024 (£3,378 Mil) to Jun. 2025 (£2,153 Mil) but then increased from Jun. 2025 (£2,153 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£3,438 Mil).

BAE Systems's annual Ending Cash Position declined from Dec. 2023 (£4,067 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (£3,378 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2024 (£3,378 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (£3,438 Mil).


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BAE Systems Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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BAE Systems Ending Cash Position Chart

BAE Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 2,917.00 3,107.00 4,067.00 3,378.00 3,438.00

BAE Systems Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Ending Cash Position Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 4,067.00 2,831.00 3,378.00 2,153.00 3,438.00
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BAE Systems Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

BAE Systems's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=3378+60
=3,438

BAE Systems's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=2153+1285
=3,438

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Ending Cash Position →
What does a Ending Cash Position of £3,438 Mil mean?
BAE Systems (CHIX:BAL) has a Ending Cash Position of £3,438 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors.
Is BAE Systems' Ending Cash Position too high?
BAE Systems' current Ending Cash Position is £3,438 Mil. Overall, BAE Systems has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BAE Systems' Ending Cash Position compare to SPCX and GE?
BAE Systems' Ending Cash Position of £3,438 Mil can be compared against companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Ending Cash Position for an Aerospace & Defense company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Aerospace & Defense industry context. However, Ending Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on BAE Systems and its competitors. BAE Systems's current Ending Cash Position is £3,438 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BAE Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems (CHIX:BAL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £17.02, compared to a current price of £19.67 — trading 15.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is £3,438 Mil. BAE Systems' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For BAE Systems (CHIX:BAL), the current Ending Cash Position is £3,438 Mil as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is BAE Systems (CHIX:BAL) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BAE Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £19.67 is trading 15.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £17.02. GuruFocus considers BAE Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CHIX:BAL:

  • Ending Cash Position: £3,438 Mil
  • GF Value™: £17.02 vs. price of £19.67 (15.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs

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BAE Systems Business Description

Address 6 Carlton Gardens, Stirling Square, London, GBR, SW1Y 5AD
BAE Systems is a British global defense, security, and aerospace company and the largest defense contractor in Europe; it is one of six prime contractors to the US Department of Defense. For reporting purposes, the company has five operating segments: electronics systems is the group's US- and UK-based electronic warfare systems; the cyber, security, and intelligence segment supplies intelligence and security solutions to the US government; platforms and services manufactures combat vehicles and munitions and performs ship repair services to the US Defense Department; the air segment includes BAE's share of US and European air programs as well as its businesses in Saudi Arabia and Australia, and the maritime segment comprises UK land- and marine-based activities.
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